The Village Voice Oscar issue hits newsstands today with an exclusive double cover edition. Featured on the covers are film director Spike Lee on Oscar racism and Michael Musto, returning to the Voice as a Special Events Correspondent, on Oscar controversy and scandal

FEBRUARY 24th, 2016 – NEW YORK, NY – TheVillage Voice Oscar issue hits newsstands today with an exclusive double cover edition. Featured on the covers are film director Spike Lee on Oscar racism and Michael Musto, returning to the Voice as a Special Events Correspondent, on Oscar controversy and scandal.

“In my piece on this year’s Oscar scandals, I talk to insiders, quote legends, and serve scalding dish about who was included, and more importantly, who wasn’t,” Musto said.

The Oscar Issue delivers the Voice’s spin on the film industry’s highest honor, the Academy Award. Inside the issue, critics give their commentary on Hollywood’s biggest night, trends and predictions, including:

The issue will also feature an Oscar Ballot to track predictions at home all evening and a “build your own best picture nominee” maker!

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